Thursday, May 16, 2013

Liebster Award

Thank you ladies! I truly appreciate the support and inspiration you have
shared. So, let me see if I can live up to this honor.

Liebster Award Rules

1. List 11 facts about yourself.2. Answer the 11 questions given to you.

3. Ask 11 new questions for the bloggers you
nominate for the award.

4. Choose up to 11 up and coming blogs to nominate.

5. Go to each blogger’s page and let them know about
the award.

6. Thank the person who nominated you and link back
to their blog.

Eleven facts about myself – I’ll skip this one since I’m answering eleven
questions from both ladies. If you want to know more, see the “About Me” page.

Eleven questions from Bonnie:

If a movie was made about your life, what would the
title and theme song be? The title would beInvincible and the theme song would be Climb by No Doubt.

Is there anything you'd willingly give your life for? My children.

Favorite quote? This
changes based on my mood, but I do like: “To be yourself in a world
that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest
accomplishment.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson

If you could invite four people to dinner (alive or
dead, from now or way back), who would it be and why?Hmm… Jesus, Abraham Lincoln, Margaret Thatcher and
Shakespeare… These are the first four who came to mind, but there are many
others.

What is your favorite book? Why? The Bible. I can find comfort and wisdom
for any situation.

Who is your favorite character from books
or movies? Why? It’s so hard to pick just one. I recently
watched Avengers again and I really like Black Widow and Hawkeye. I wish
someone would make a movie of their back story.

What movie can you watch on repeat and not get bored
with?Anne of Green Gables Series.

Eleven questions from Alicia:

1. What book changed your life? Bible

2. When did you know you were a writer?When I was in elementary, I was already writing every day
– for fun. I couldn’t stop.

3. Who's funnier: Jerry Seinfeld or Louis C.K?
I’ve never listened to Louis C.K. and
Seinfeld is not my favorite. I’m more of a Jeff Foxworthy kinda gal.

4. What's your favorite type of
wine? I don’t
care for wine.

5. What book have you read over and over again? Many, I get
something new every time.6. Who's funnier: Tina Fey or Amy Poehler?Love Tina Fey.7. Have you published a book? If yes, please name it: Haven’t
tried to publish a book - just published
short stories, poetry, articles, and photography.8. Do you read the news in its paper form or online? Both. 9. Who's funnier: Jon Stewart or Stephen Colbert? I
enjoy both in moderation.10. Who's your favorite book character?Atticus Finch, Elinor Dashwood, Edmond
Dantes… oh, wait, I can only pick one?11. What's funnier: Modern Family or The Big Bang Theory? The Big Bang Theory!

My eleven questions for bloggers…

1. What do you hope to have accomplished five years
from today?

2. What is the best trip or family vacation you
have ever taken?
3. Name one children’s book that you
think all adults ought to read and take to heart.
4. What do you think is one of the
worst movies or TV shows ever made?
5. What fairy tale character do you
identify with the most?
6. What actor would you want to
portray you in a movie about your life?
7. What do you like the most about
blogging?
8. What is your guilty pleasure?
9. If you had a super power what
would it be?
10. When you were a kid, what age did
you think was really old?
11. When was the last
time you stopped and smelled the roses?

About Me

Sylvia Ney is a freelance writer and teacher currently serving as a Board Member of both the Texas Gulf Coast Writers and Bayou Writers Group. She has published newspaper and magazine articles, photography, poetry, and short stories. She enjoys encouraging other writers.

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